Siem Reap: Gateway to Angkor
In the Khmer language, Siem Reap translates to 'Siamese Defeated', despite that fact that Thailand was the victor and controlled the city from 1794 to 1907, upon which time control was passed to the French (the evidence of this abundant in the French arch... more - travel report by
el2995
Amazing Temples of Angkor
Angkor Wat is actually the collective term used to cover the numerous temples found in the Siem Reap area. Surrounded by a huge moat Angkor Wat is one of the major temple complexes found here but there are also many others. These include the walled comple... more - travel report by
downundergal
Colourful and busy capital of Cambodia.
The French apparently attempted to build the city from scratch after it had been burnt to the ground by the Siamese in the XVIII century and then neglected by the governments. However, it is quite difficult to see any resemblance to a pretty town in Franc... more - travel report by
krisek
Unbelievable Angkor
To date, the temples have made far the most significant impact on me than any other place on Earth I’ve seem in my life. I know that many travellers / fellow members have been very lucky to see Angkor, but I would like to share my experiences as well. Alt... more - travel report by
krisek
Phnom Penh - Cambodia's Capital
There are still reminders of the Khmer reign especially with the Tuol Sleng Museum and the Choeung Ek Killing Fields but the people are stoic about their past. They are looking forward rather than back although they still pay their respects for their many... more - travel report by
downundergal
Siem Reap - Gateway to the Temples of Angkor
The town is spread out as it has grown due to the number of tourists visiting. It is now divided into the old and new town centres. From what I could see the old town is the superior end for the independent traveller to base themselves although it is furt... more - travel report by
downundergal
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh-Once the loveliest French built city of Indochina, now is full of thousand bikes,contributing to its busy & dusty roads,sound of non stop honking,motor-taxi harrassing you,offering you to take you anywhere,and what's more,they're all thinking I... more - travel report by
ardelia
ANGKOR WAT, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap is located about 4 hours drive from the border crossing - Poi pet with Thailand. It’s pretty easy to get there by air, bus or by taxi. Our taxi cost 1500 Thai Baht = £22, by chance we hooked up with 2 others and split the fare 4 ways. Despite th... more - travel report by
trekkerman
The Angkor Beauty
Siem Reap has a lot of cheap hotels and the more expensive ones just like anywhere else.I stayed at the Star Royal Hotel and it was for USD 50/night. It was quite near the Wats and that explains the pricey hotel rate.They drive on the left hand side but t... more - travel report by
ardelia
Sleeping zone for the Angkor temples explorers.
Cambodia is sometimes and somewhere unsafe. Because of some people, for the land-mines and for the political unestability ... but Angkor temples area is completly amazing and nothing can stop you to see this kind of wonders. Siem Reab is a little to... more - travel report by
daniserralta
